Re: I've re-read again...

Two points:

1. If Joy's parents don't trust you, there really isn't anything you can do about it. They've decided, it seems, and that really is that. It's the way most people operate, sadly, and I feel that you have been treated shabbily and unkindly there.

To be honest, I know there is no easy answer to this, but at this time they do not even know me. They are acting on fear. I feel they might benefit from actually understanding the situation. This I feel is different than knowing me and then deciding they don't like me. They still don't know me. Also, I think more than their concern for me, they are just worried their daughter is going down the wrong path. That isn't too much about me, as it is her. Though I guess I might be perceived as the 'bad influence'.

I'm still contemplating what if anything I should be saying to them. I think something is in order...

2."This is the wrong time period with laws that will hurt both of you if the two of you became involved in that way, so you have no other choice. They may say that love conquers all, and in the end it usually does, but the law can throw a major monkey wrench in the situation that can hurt you both despite any degree of love you may have for each other."

I understand and agree 100%, but I don't want anything illicit. I'd be delighted just to be friends, and also be able to share our feelings. That is bascially just being open friends. To go over to her house and play video games with her would be wonderful, I'd be happy with that sort of thing, and that sort of thing only...